By 5 pm, the Kerala Assembly Election 2026 results pointed to a decisive political shift, with the United Democratic Front (UDF) surging ahead to secure 102 of the 140 seats, according to counting trends.
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) suffered a significant setback, finishing with 35 seats, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) managed to open its account with 3 seats, marking a limited but notable presence in the final tally.
Counting for all 140 constituencies began at 8 am, starting with postal ballots followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) across centres statewide. A total of over 17,000 officials were deployed at 43 counting centres under tight security arrangements.
Reporting from Gold 101.3 FM, UAE’s No. 1 Malayalam radio station, the high-stakes outcome reflects a strong voter mandate in a contest that saw a robust 78.27% turnout across the state.
The results now indicate a clear verdict, as Kerala once again appears set to follow its traditional pattern of alternating governments, with the outcome raising key political questions for both the ruling and opposition fronts.
